ecthyma

/ɛkˈθaɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of skin infection characterized by small, pus-filled blisters or pustules that eventually rupture and form a crusted surface.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with ecthyma due to the presence of small, pus-filled blisters on her skin.”

Synonyms

  • impetigo
  • pyoderma